Update

Sunday, April 27, 2025

On Sunday we welcome Pastor George Holthof who will lead us in worship. Pastor Adam is off this weekend.

Ushers: Gerald D, Chris H

Coffee: Faith Group Bible Study

Nursery: Paula W, Steve D, Gerben W

Sunday School: Imagine: Kurt W, Miriam D

Sunday School: Wonder: JoAnne D, Gerben       

Sunday School: Marvel: John V, Sonya H

Projection: Cameron P

Sound: Ed B

Elders: Kevin K, Jelle P

Deacons: Jeanette L

If you require a paper copy of the songs or sermon for use during the service, ask an Usher.

Kids Message

Announcements

God’s Greeting

Call to Worship

Mighty to Save

Who You Same I Am

He Is Lord

Guest Speaker: Barbara Kayanja from World Renew

Congregational Prayer

Confession & Assurance

What the Lord Has Done in Me

Scripture Reading: Romans 11:33 - Romans 12:2 on page 1763

Message: Being Transformed

Closing Blessing & In You Is Gladness

Next week we have the opportunity to celebrate Friendship Sunday together! Members of our Friendship group will help lead our service, which will include a reflection on Genesis 17 and our identity as children of God. 

Ushers Next Week: Dale S, Calvin K

Coffee: Rob & Nellie D

Nursery: Kristen H, Arlene W

Sunday School: Imagine: Megan V, Isabella N

Sunday School: Wonder: Stephanie, Sadie

Sunday School: Marvel: Matt P, Matt K

Projection: Ben B

Sound: Albert F

Elders: Christine D, Evert F

Deacons: Binnie H, Yvonne M

April 28

All Day Elections Canada at Ebenezer CRC

April 29

7 p.m. Friendship Group

1 p.m. Stitchers and Crafters Group

May 1

7 p.m. Council Meeting

May 5

6 p.m. Friendship End-of-Season Barbeque

May 6

1 p.m. Stitchers and Crafters Group

May 8

7 p.m. Connections Meeting

May 22

645 p.m. Dessert Social prior to 7 p.m. Spring Congregational Meeting

OUR CHURCH FAMILY PRAYER CORNER

Congratulations to Claire B (26), Amanda S (26), Bev C (26), Spencer H (27), and Gerald B (30) celebrating birthdays!

We ask for prayers for Ralph & Winnie S’s niece, who is currently battling cancer. 

Please pray for Will & Theresa R and their family, as her brother Luke is in the advanced stages of lymphoma. We ask that God would give them the comfort and strength needed at this time.

Our continued prayers for Gary & Vickie B as they remain in Toronto while he continues to recover from his transplant surgery.

Our condolences to Marten H on the passing of his partner, Nel, in Holland last week.

Spring Congregational Meeting: All members of Ebenezer are encouraged to join us for our annual Spring Congregational Meeting on Thurs, May 22. The Agenda for the meeting is in mail slots. We will begin our evening at 645 p.m. with a Dessert Social. The meeting will start at 7 p.m. If you are able to bring a dessert to share, please let the office know. Nursery and child care will be available.

Athletes in Action Summer Sports Camp: July 7-11 from 9-3p.m at Trenton Christian School for ages 6-12. Online registration is now open at aia.sh/ebenezer and contact Gary Haveman for more information. Visit https://athletesinaction.ca/camps-clubs to learn more about Athletes in Action. Ebenezer will also require 7-10 teenage volunteers to help run the camp and a few families to billet the four Athletes in Action staff. 

The Outsiders: This May, Quinte Christian High School presents the classic story of The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton. Come and witness the story of Ponyboy Curtis, a boy who discovers that friendship can be made across polar divides. Come see the student actors of QCHS share their gifts. Weekend performances are May 2 and 3, and 9 and 10. Book your tickets at qrcs.ca/news, call  613 968-7870 or email admin@qchs.ca to reserve your spot.

Grandparents Day: Grandparents, Great-Grandparents, Grand-Friends: Please join us on Thursday, May 8th at Trenton Christian School. Our program starts at 9 a.m., classroom visits at 10:30 a.m. and lunch is served at 11:30 a.m. We look forward to sharing our day with you!

Christian Housing Loyalist College, Belleville: If you know someone needing housing and attending Loyalist College this fall, we're opening our home’s separate bed and breakfast to four Christian students. Our home is on a flower farm and each student will have a private room and bathroom. For more information call 613-391-8192 or jkuipers@xplornet.com

From the Worship Committee: We are always looking for musical talent to participate in leading worship on Sundays. If you or someone you know is musically gifted, contact the Worship Committee (Ben B, Spencer H, Paula W, Samara B, Jelle P, Theresa R or Maddy H) or your Ministry Coordinator, Gary H. There are also funds available to assist members of Ebenezer with paying for the cost of music lessons. Curious? Reach out to one of us.        

April 27 Offering: Our second collection is for GEMS girls club, (Girls Everywhere Meeting the Savior). GEMS is a safe environment for girls to learn about God, His Word, and His world. This club sees girls around the world actively and enthusiastically express their love for God and those around them, equipping and motivating girls to live out their faith. gemsgc.org

May 4 Offering: The second collection is for Citizens for Public Justice, an organization inspired by faith to act for social and environmental justice in Canadian public policy. They focus mainly on policies relating to poverty in Canada, climate justice, and refugee rights. cpj.ca

This Past Sunday

Pastor George Holthof preached on Romans 12:1-2, and the sermon title was Being Transformed. We also heard from Barbara Kayanja, who is a regional director in East Africa and who shared with us what she’s been up to in her work with World Renew.

Click here to watch the service on our YouTube page.

This Week

This week we have the opportunity to celebrate Friendship Sunday together! Members of our Friendship group will help lead our service, which will include a reflection on Genesis 17 and our identity as children of God. 

Sunday’s Offering

The second collection is for World Renew for Southeast Africa.

The Outsiders

This May, Quinte Christian High School presents the classic story of The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton. Come and witness the story of Ponyboy Curtis, a boy who discovers that friendship can be made across polar divides. Come see the student actors of QCHS share their gifts. Weekend performances are May 2 and 3, and 9 and 10.  Book your tickets at qrcs.ca/news, call  613 968-7870 or email admin@qchs.ca to reserve your spot.

Grandparents Day

Grandparents, Great-Grandparents, Grand-Friends: Please join us on Thursday, May 8th at Trenton Christian School. Our program starts at 9 a.m., classroom visits at 10:30 a.m. and lunch is served at 11:30 a.m. We look forward to sharing our day with you!

New Life Women’s Home is Hiring

Peer support worker, summer student position! Are you between the ages of 15-30 years? We have a summer placement opening to assist with general support work for staff, residents, and onsite campus activities. To discuss this opportunity contact: (613) 394-3341 or send you resume with cover letter to office@newlifecanada.org 

From the Worship Committee

We are always looking for musical talent to participate in leading worship on Sundays. If you or someone you know is musically gifted, please contact someone on the Worship Committee (Ben B, Spencer H, Paula W, Samara B, Jelle P, Theresa R or Maddy H) or your Ministry Coordinator, Gary Haveman. There are also funds available to assist members of Ebenezer with paying for the cost of music lessons. Curious? Reach out to one of us.

Thanks. The Worship Committee